LegoV94 Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Model of an American Mack truck with a container semi-trailer. The model uses small battery pack, sbrick, XL motor for driving and servo motor for steering. The truck and semi-trailer has a working suspension on all wheels, which you can see in the video. Quote
Void_S Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Mmm, such a sweet truck. I love the Mack axles at the truck's rear - quite a remarkable thing, with a driveshaft going above the axles. What are the tires here? I see they are a bit too soft, RC-model ones? Quote
proran Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 What a beauty! Mack R's to me is one of the most charming things on the road where I live, and I smile every time I see them on the road. Your MOC captures that charm perfectly! All the subtle curves on the hood and the cab are so carefully executed! So many details to complement! The very slight taper of the hood from front to rear, the framing around the door windows, the distinctive curve of the cab under the doors, angled windscreen, it's all brilliant. Even the container is very well done. A huge amount of careful work really shows. And that's only the exterior. The Technic bits underneath are excellent too. That rear suspension with the air springs... One question: I cannot quite figure out how you did the front head lights? What is the grey part between the transparent 1x1 round plate and the 2x2 jumper? Head lights smaller than 2x2 is a pain point for me. P.S. Russian number plate on Mack R is a funny touch. Quote
Thirdwigg Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Great job again! I love the container trailer. All the details are superb like the driveline above the axles on the rear, and the curves on the hood. Also I love the details of the cables and brake lines and the Dark Blue stripe. I am with @proran , how did you do the front lights? Quote
2GodBDGlory Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Very, very nice MOC! The look is great, the functions are solid, especially for the scale, and the presentation is high-quality! Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Void_S said: Mmm, such a sweet truck. I love the Mack axles at the truck's rear - quite a remarkable thing, with a driveshaft going above the axles. What are the tires here? I see they are a bit too soft, RC-model ones? Thanks! tires are really soft. They are made by one master from Belarus for truck models. Quote
1gor Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Beautiful model; one of my plans in 1:18 scale (with offset cab). Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, proran said: What a beauty! Mack R's to me is one of the most charming things on the road where I live, and I smile every time I see them on the road. Your MOC captures that charm perfectly! All the subtle curves on the hood and the cab are so carefully executed! So many details to complement! The very slight taper of the hood from front to rear, the framing around the door windows, the distinctive curve of the cab under the doors, angled windscreen, it's all brilliant. Even the container is very well done. A huge amount of careful work really shows. And that's only the exterior. The Technic bits underneath are excellent too. That rear suspension with the air springs... Thank you very much for your feedback! I love American trucks from the 70s and 80s. I think this Mack is not the last one I have collected! 1 hour ago, Thirdwigg said: Great job again! I love the container trailer. All the details are superb like the driveline above the axles on the rear, and the curves on the hood. Also I love the details of the cables and brake lines and the Dark Blue stripe. Thanks! 1 hour ago, proran said: One question: I cannot quite figure out how you did the front head lights? What is the grey part between the transparent 1x1 round plate and the 2x2 jumper? Head lights smaller than 2x2 is a pain point for me. 1 hour ago, Thirdwigg said: I am with @proran , how did you do the front lights? For the headlight, I used a minifigure collar. I love using different minifigure accessories in my builds. 1 hour ago, 2GodBDGlory said: Very, very nice MOC! The look is great, the functions are solid, especially for the scale, and the presentation is high-quality! Thank you! Quote
Void_S Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, LegoV94 said: For the headlight, I used a minifigure collar. I love using different minifigure accessories in my builds. Wow, it really fresh idea! The headlights are bigger than 1*1 but smaller 2*2 are always a real challenge. So, you solved it perfectly, sir! Quote
proran Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Void_S said: Wow, it really fresh idea! The headlights are bigger than 1*1 but smaller 2*2 are always a real challenge. So, you solved it perfectly, sir! I second that! Brilliant! Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Posted January 27, 2022 14 hours ago, Void_S said: Wow, it really fresh idea! The headlights are bigger than 1*1 but smaller 2*2 are always a real challenge. So, you solved it perfectly, sir! 10 hours ago, proran said: I second that! Brilliant! I have a few more ideas on how to make such headlights, maybe I will show them in the next models! 14 hours ago, 1gor said: Beautiful model; one of my plans in 1:18 scale (with offset cab). Thanks! Looking forward to your model! Quote
SaperPL Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) I love how well it hides RC parts. From the first look I'd guess this is a static/manual model. Those tyres look awesome, definitely would want to get my hands on details like this :D Edited January 27, 2022 by SaperPL Quote
1gor Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, LegoV94 said: Thanks! Looking forward to your model! That would take some time; work, family, pets...and I have 5 - 6 projects to finish before that ...but I'll post it in my thread Quote
brickless_kiwi Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 It's no secret im a huge truck fan. It's the small details and the correct proportions that make this moc outstanding given the scale It's built in and the functions. A lot of love has been lavished on this. The only one comment is the amount of toe in on the front axle when turning. It's a by product of your front axle design. Quote
Pato Sentado Posted January 27, 2022 Posted January 27, 2022 Impressive, almost scale modelling... But it moves!!! Quote
Surffikoira Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Recognized this as your model instantly. I remember first seeing the K100 and just being enamored with the detailed design, functionality and presentation. And the Mack is no different. I don't generally care for trucks that much, but yours just hit the sweet spot for me. Might be a pinch or two of Model Team nostalgia there. I'll join others in applauding especially the use of minifigure collars on the lights. The trailer hoses are always a nice touch and I really appreciate the work put in all the accessories such as the shipping container. Lovely work all around - seeing these always brightens my day. Quote
nerdsforprez Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Wow... I really really love this model. Looks and functioning are top notch. I detail I love that I don't think has been pointed out... the air ride suspension! Brilliant! (not functioning, the aesthetic detail in the underbelly shot) Presentation of the suspension is also terrific. Tires are a great choice. There is even a little indent to the front axle tires from the weight. Something that mimics real life that you often don't get from Lego tires... Edited January 28, 2022 by nerdsforprez Quote
gyenesvi Posted January 28, 2022 Posted January 28, 2022 Great looking model, and I like the implementation of the suspension and it's presentation / testing, makes it really evident that it works well, but I am still unsure how exactly it is done, as I don't see any springs on the rear wheels of the truck. Does it uses torsion bars? Furthermore, I also cannot quite imagine what exactly locates the axles laterally, as those links that I see on the belly image don't seem to be enough for that. Can you give some more details about that part? Also, in the driveshaft, is there a U-joint between the two rear axles? Nice compact motorization by the way! 19 hours ago, brickless_kiwi said: The only one comment is the amount of toe in on the front axle when turning. Can you tell me what you are referring to here? It seems to me that the steering geometry is correct, and there should not be toe in. What I rather see on the testing pad is some bump steering maybe, though not sure if it has to do with front suspension geometry. Quote
brickless_kiwi Posted January 29, 2022 Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 3:27 AM, gyenesvi said: Great looking model, and I like the implementation of the suspension and it's presentation / testing, makes it really evident that it works well, but I am still unsure how exactly it is done, as I don't see any springs on the rear wheels of the truck. Does it uses torsion bars? Furthermore, I also cannot quite imagine what exactly locates the axles laterally, as those links that I see on the belly image don't seem to be enough for that. Can you give some more details about that part? Also, in the driveshaft, is there a U-joint between the two rear axles? Nice compact motorization by the way! Can you tell me what you are referring to here? It seems to me that the steering geometry is correct, and there should not be toe in. What I rather see on the testing pad is some bump steering maybe, though not sure if it has to do with front suspension geometry. Rule one. Don't post to eurobricks when tired. It should have been camber. Not toe in. Could well be just the way I'm looking at the photo as well. Kind regards Matt Quote
Hrafn Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 Extraordinary work! This is my favorite scale and I am blown away by what you have done. Like @gyenesvi I can’t quite make out how the rear truck axles work - can you show us what they look like from above? Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 30, 2022 Author Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 12:21 PM, SaperPL said: I love how well it hides RC parts. From the first look I'd guess this is a static/manual model. Those tyres look awesome, definitely would want to get my hands on details like this :D Thanks! Unfortunately, the seller of these tires does not have a website, it is only on Facebook On 1/27/2022 at 10:23 PM, brickless_kiwi said: It's no secret im a huge truck fan. It's the small details and the correct proportions that make this moc outstanding given the scale It's built in and the functions. A lot of love has been lavished on this. The only one comment is the amount of toe in on the front axle when turning. It's a by product of your front axle design. Thank you! There are backlashes in the suspension of the front axle, because of this, toe changes occur. but this does not greatly affect the movement of the model in a turn. On 1/28/2022 at 12:01 AM, Pato Sentado said: Impressive, almost scale modelling... But it moves!!! On 1/28/2022 at 3:43 AM, mnpumar said: Wow!! Very nice! Many thanks! On 1/28/2022 at 9:30 AM, Surffikoira said: Recognized this as your model instantly. I remember first seeing the K100 and just being enamored with the detailed design, functionality and presentation. And the Mack is no different. I don't generally care for trucks that much, but yours just hit the sweet spot for me. Might be a pinch or two of Model Team nostalgia there. I'll join others in applauding especially the use of minifigure collars on the lights. The trailer hoses are always a nice touch and I really appreciate the work put in all the accessories such as the shipping container. Lovely work all around - seeing these always brightens my day. Thanks! This Mack truck is slightly larger than the K100. I really like the design in the style of Model Team, but at the same time I want my trucks to be working like models of the Lego Technic series Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 30, 2022 Author Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 3:00 PM, nerdsforprez said: Wow... I really really love this model. Looks and functioning are top notch. I detail I love that I don't think has been pointed out... the air ride suspension! Brilliant! (not functioning, the aesthetic detail in the underbelly shot) Presentation of the suspension is also terrific. Tires are a great choice. There is even a little indent to the front axle tires from the weight. Something that mimics real life that you often don't get from Lego tires... Thanks! The tires are really very soft and flex a lot. Quote
LegoV94 Posted January 30, 2022 Author Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 5:27 PM, gyenesvi said: Great looking model, and I like the implementation of the suspension and it's presentation / testing, makes it really evident that it works well, but I am still unsure how exactly it is done, as I don't see any springs on the rear wheels of the truck. Does it uses torsion bars? Furthermore, I also cannot quite imagine what exactly locates the axles laterally, as those links that I see on the belly image don't seem to be enough for that. Can you give some more details about that part? 5 hours ago, Hrafn said: Extraordinary work! This is my favorite scale and I am blown away by what you have done. Like @gyenesvi I can’t quite make out how the rear truck axles work - can you show us what they look like from above? Thanks! I took a photo. Hope this helps you figure out how it works. The suspension design has a conventional balancer, like on real trucks On 1/28/2022 at 5:27 PM, gyenesvi said: Also, in the driveshaft, is there a U-joint between the two rear axles? Nice compact motorization by the way! Yes, there is a cardan between the rear axles. Quote
Skip32 Posted May 5, 2022 Posted May 5, 2022 If you wanted to build this, how would u get started? Quote
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